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Eagles work out OL Chris Williams

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Eagles work out OL Chris Williams

POSTED: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 11:51 AM

Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer

Did Juan Castillo get a fair shake?

The Eagles brought offensive lineman Chris Williams in for a workout a day after he was released by the Bears, an NFL source said.

NFL tryouts that don't result in signings are common, but the Williams visit to the NovaCare Complex is intriguing because of his experience and because the Eagles have a number of issues on their offensive line.

The 6-foot-6, 315-pound Williams, a 2008 first round pick out of Vanderbilt, has 38 career starts over more than four seasons. While he was drafted as a left tackle, Williams started 20 games at left guard. He did not start this season, however, and was inactive for the last two games.

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Comments (36)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:51 AM, 10/18/2012

This line has regressed under Mudd, could it been that he had Payton Manning under the center who got rid of the ball in a hurry that made the Colts line look good, and plus they had a real gm who knew talent, I'am just wondering.

— angrywhtguy

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:51 AM, 10/18/2012

— angrywhtguy

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:35 AM, 10/18/2012

We need more O-linemen. I'd check out anyone who has some potential. Period. When you start to complain about the Oline, ask yourself, Where else are you going to add depth halfway thru the season???

— Joyner80

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:40 PM, 10/18/2012

I'm beginning to think we need to can Mudd and bring back Castillo to run the OL.

— essell

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:11 PM, 10/18/2012

SALARY CAP CONSIDERATIONS IN THE OFF SEASON ARE THE ONLY REASONS A TEAM LETS A GOOD OFFENSIVE LINEMAN GO.
NOBODY LETS A QUALITY ONE GO AT THIS TIME IN THE SEASON

— Ernie Garman

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:18 AM, 10/22/2012

Maybe a system change could help him be productive? I don't know as an Eagles fan I would like to find something positive to say. Then again, my mom did say if you can't say something nice then don't say anything. Goodbye.

— ericthered1